Question 1

Pyrebase or Firebase Admin SDK for Python: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Pyrebase is better for rapid prototyping with a simple Pythonic API, while Firebase Admin SDK offers official support, more features like Firestore, and async compatibility. Choose Pyrebase for quick integrations and Admin SDK for production-critical apps.

Question 2

How to stream real-time data with Pyrebase?

Accepted Answer

Use the `stream()` method on database references with a handler function; for example, `db.child("posts").stream(stream_handler)` listens for live changes and processes events like 'put' or 'patch', as detailed in the streaming section.

Question 3

Does Pyrebase work with Python asyncio?

Accepted Answer

No, Pyrebase does not natively support asynchronous operations; all methods are synchronous. For async applications, you might need to run calls in thread pools or consider alternative libraries like async-firebase.

Question 4

How to upload files to Firebase Storage using Pyrebase?

Accepted Answer

Initialize the storage service and use the `put()` method with the local file path; e.g., `storage.child("images/example.jpg").put("local.jpg")` uploads the file, with optional user token for security rules.

Question 5

How do I handle token expiration in Pyrebase?

Accepted Answer

Tokens expire after one hour; use the `refresh()` method with the user's refresh token to get a new idToken, as shown in the token expiry example: `user = auth.refresh(user['refreshToken'])` to maintain authentication.

Question 6

Is Pyrebase actively maintained and updated?

Accepted Answer

Pyrebase is community-maintained, so updates can be sporadic; check the GitHub repository for recent activity. For the latest Firebase features, the official Admin SDK may be more reliable and up-to-date.

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